Jobs
Geneva's job market reflects the city's economic structure: international organisations (the UN system, WHO, WTO, ILO, IOM and dozens of others) employ tens of thousands of staff in the canton, alongside global commodity trading houses, private banks, pharmaceutical groups, the luxury watch industry, and a dense layer of advisory and professional services. The unemployment rate in Geneva typically sits among the higher in Switzerland in absolute terms — though…
VIU Partners Sàrl
VIU Partners Sàrl is a recruitment firm specialised in commodities trading, recently created in Geneva. It positions itself as an actor dedicated to junior to C-level profile recruitment in oil, metals and agriculture sectors.
View listingAgence Expertis à Genève
Experis is a different kind of talent company. We possess in-depth sector knowledge to understand the challenges faced by our clients’ enterprises and we have access to highly qualified professionals who can help them seize opportunities.
View listingAdecco Watch Technology - emploi horlogerie
Adecco Watch Technology in Geneva, Adecco Geneva Watch, placement agency for the watchmaking and horological industry. We understand the requirements of the watchmaking industry We always adapt our highly varied portfolio of services to our clients’ needs.
View listingManpower Genève Administration, Finances, Marketing et Commercial
Manpower Geneva — Find the Job that Suits You Manpower Geneva is your partner for job searching in the administration, finance, marketing and commercial sectors.
View listingCabinet le team à Genève - Das Team
Our agency in Geneva was founded in 2011 and constitutes the point of contact for clients and candidates coming from the entire region. Are you seeking a temporary or permanent position, do you need personnel or do you have general questions concerning job searching, service leasing or personnel recruitment?
View listingPractical guide
Jobs and employment in Geneva
Geneva's job market reflects the city's economic structure: international organisations (the UN system, WHO, WTO, ILO, IOM and dozens of others) employ tens of thousands of staff in the canton, alongside global commodity trading houses, private banks, pharmaceutical groups, the luxury watch industry, and a dense layer of advisory and professional services. The unemployment rate in Geneva typically sits among the higher in Switzerland in absolute terms — though still low by European standards.
For job seekers, the practical landscape divides between formal recruitment channels (corporate websites, executive search firms for senior roles, the UN system's Inspira platform, and specialist recruiters for finance, commodities, and pharma) and the substantial role of networking — particularly for senior and cross-functional positions. Working in Switzerland generally requires a residence permit corresponding to the role; for non-EU nationals, employer sponsorship through the quota system is the usual route.
This section covers employment and career resources, recruitment agencies, and job-search platforms relevant to the Geneva market.